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Area of Science:

  • Thermodynamics
  • Statistical Mechanics
  • Quantum Information

Background:

  • Relaxation processes are fundamental in physical systems.
  • The Otto cycle is a key model for heat engines and refrigerators.
  • Finite-time thermodynamics considers realistic operational constraints.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the impact of a precooling strategy on a finite-time Otto refrigerator.
  • To analyze the performance enhancement and stability under precooling.
  • To explore the counterintuitive phenomenon of accelerated heating via precooling.

Main Methods:

  • Modeling a Markovian system as an Otto refrigerator.
  • Incorporating a precooling stage before the cyclic heating process.
  • Analyzing system performance and stability metrics.

Main Results:

  • Precooling dramatically shortens the relaxation time of the system.
  • The Otto cycle refrigerator's performance is significantly optimized by precooling.
  • Enhanced machine performance and improved refrigerator stability were observed.

Conclusions:

  • Precooling is an effective strategy for enhancing the performance of finite-time Otto refrigerators.
  • The counterintuitive phenomenon offers a novel approach to optimize thermodynamic cycles.
  • Further research can explore precooling in other thermodynamic systems and cycles.